“The pirate theme... felt like a cheap Halloween costume. My ship was unsinkable. There was never any risk of drowning. Food was copious... bosses had no unique abilities.” Gamecritics.com · 2 months ago
: Highly relaxing "chill" vibe, deep ship customization, and no forced PvP, making it a safe alternative for those who find Sea of Thieves too aggressive. Salt 2: Shores of Gold Free Download (v2023.1.4)
“This game is everything that I wish Sea of Thieves was. Frequent updates... crafting! survival! sailing! hunting! killing pirates and skeles! big spiders!” Steam Community · 2 years ago “The pirate theme
The game centers on a "freedom-first" loop where you start with a simple raft and eventually upgrade to customizable ships that serve as mobile bases. There was never any risk of drowning
: Some reviewers argue the core loop of "sail, loot, repeat" can become repetitive, with "copy-pasted" island layouts and simplistic combat.